1995 Dodge RAM 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (36 reports).

1Recalls
108Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your RAM 3500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 Dodge RAM 3500 recalls

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 99V024Feb 5, 199979,366 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 108 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic36
Suspension20
Power Train20
Electrical System10
Vehicle Speed Control7
Tires6
Steering5
Exterior Lighting5
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Engine And Engine Cooling3

What owners report

2018-10-05, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED CRACKS AND CORROSION IN THE COIL SPRING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
2011-11-28, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE". *KB
2011-09-13, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
2011-07-19, Steering
1995 RAM 3500 DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, OR SHAKE! EVEN AFTER NEW SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPER, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS. ETC DODGE DEALER JUST THREW UP THERE HANDS ! THIS HAS GONE ON AT MY EXPENSE SINCE 1999 - 2011. PLEASE DO SOMETHING !!! *KB
2010-01-26, Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS SOME TYPE OF A CLOCK SPRING THAT IS MOUNTED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. MY PARENTS HAD A 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT AND IT WAS FIXED, BUT I CANNOT FIND A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE WHICH IS ALSO MADE BY CHRYSLER JUST ONE YEAR OLDER. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT IS UNIQUE TO CHRYSLER. I OWN A 1995 DODGE RAM3500. *TR

1995 Dodge RAM 3500 questions

Does the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge RAM 3500?

Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (36), Suspension (20), Power Train (20).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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